Lee Jae-myung Holds Emergency COVID-19 Inspection Meeting: "Preemptive Response Including Securing Residential Treatment Centers Is Crucial"

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, held an emergency inspection meeting and urged thorough response as COVID-19 confirmed cases rapidly increased mainly in the metropolitan area.

On the 5th, Governor Lee checked the COVID-19 spread situation in Gyeonggi Province and discussed countermeasures together with Im Seung-kwan, Director of Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Anseong Hospital, and Ryu Young-cheol, Director of Gyeonggi Province Health and Wellness Bureau.

At the meeting, Governor Lee expressed concern about the current situation where the number of confirmed cases of unknown origin is rapidly increasing, mainly among people in their 20s and 30s, and reviewed plans for securing additional residential treatment centers and vaccination plans in response to the increase in confirmed cases.

Governor Lee said, "Confirmed cases are increasing mainly among the younger generation, so thorough preparation such as securing additional residential treatment centers and hospital beds is necessary," and urged, "Since vaccinations are underway, please do your best until a situation where herd immunity is possible arrives."

Meanwhile, Gyeonggi Province is implementing extended operating hours for public health center screening clinics, support for self-test kits at vulnerable workplaces such as call centers and logistics centers, and proactive testing for academy and karaoke employees as part of special quarantine measures.

In addition, on-site inspections to ensure compliance with quarantine rules are being strengthened targeting multi-use facilities as well as religious, cultural, and sports facilities.

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